Easy-open container and container coating
US8746489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2517/5032
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present application provides a container, such as a metal or plastic can, that has a rim with an integral heat seal zone (26) and a heat sealable powder or hot melt coating (42) applied to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim. In another embodiment, the container includes: a sidewall having an upper rim, wherein the upper rim includes an upwardly inclined and integrally formed heat seal zone (26); a heat sealable coating (42) applied to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim; and a peelable foil lid (30) removably attached to the heat seal zone (26) of the upper rim.
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